by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ae.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for ae list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agricultural Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Agricultural Engineering Schools | 18 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in agricultural engineering. This is an increase of 92% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in ae from UNL. This makes it the #10 most popular school for ae master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of ae students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNL is $73,907. This is higher than $65,020, which is the national median for all ae bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNL was $859 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
Learn more about UNL tuition and fees.
The ae program at UNL awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 91% of these degrees went to men with the other 9% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UNL ae bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNL Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 ae majors earned their master's degree from UNL. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a master's in ae.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ae majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 162 |
| Civil Engineering | 129 |
| Computer Engineering | 83 |
| Electrical Engineering | 68 |
| Architectural Engineering | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.